Hands-On FMCG Process Development Technologist

TRS Staffing Solutions; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid birthday leave

Enhanced parental leave

Product discounts

Health insurance scheme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Hellers is a well-established New Zealand food manufacturer offering a hands-on role on the factory floor. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to turn ideas into practical improvements, identify better ways of working and contribute to product development through trials, data analysis and process optimization.

You’ll be on the front line on trials, equipment settings, and waste reduction, collaborating with Product Development, QA and Engineering to drive efficiency and cost

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience working in an FMCG or food manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food technology, product development preferred, otherwise process engineering or a related field.
• A degree in Food Science, Biology, Process Engineering or a related (preferred).
• Meat processing experience advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and confidence using Excel and process data.
• A practical, hands-on approach to trials and problem-solving.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A genuine interest in continuous improvement and finding better ways of working.
• Comfortable working onsite in a meat processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Support product development, reformulation and scale-up trials from bench-top through to production.
• Trial and optimise manufacturing processes, equipment settings and production methods.
• Collect and analyse process data using Excel to assess trial performance and identify opportunities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities through reformulation, waste reduction and process improvements.
• Work alongside production teams to troubleshoot issues and improve line performance.
• Conduct sensory and quality checks against product specifications.
• Support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing.
• Liaise with Product Development, QA and Engineering on trials, equipment and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate trial records, batch sheets, protocols and SOPs.
• Support shelf-life, stability and packaging compatibility studies as required.

Skills

Product development

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Excel

On-site meat processing

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Education

Food Science degree

Biology or Process Engineering

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hellers is a well-established New Zealand food manufacturer offering a hands-on role on the factory floor. You’ll work closely with teams across the business to turn ideas into practical improvements, identify better ways of working and contribute to product development through trials, data analysis and process optimization.

You’ll be on the front line on trials, equipment settings, and waste reduction, collaborating with Product Development, QA and Engineering to drive efficiency and cost